Comments on: Choosing a Entry Level Camera For Real Estate Photography http://photographyforrealestate.net/2010/03/14/choosing-a-entry-level-camera-for-real-estate-photography/ Tips and Techniques for Real Estate Photography Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:03:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Phil http://photographyforrealestate.net/2010/03/14/choosing-a-entry-level-camera-for-real-estate-photography/comment-page-1/#comment-25895 Phil Sat, 27 Mar 2010 13:38:46 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/?p=4387#comment-25895 Anyone using a Nikon 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G?? I’ve been using it for a few months now and like it… But I have never put it up against anything else… Anyone using a Nikon 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G?? I’ve been using it for a few months now and like it… But I have never put it up against anything else…

]]> By: Lory Hawley http://photographyforrealestate.net/2010/03/14/choosing-a-entry-level-camera-for-real-estate-photography/comment-page-1/#comment-25894 Lory Hawley Fri, 26 Mar 2010 23:11:09 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/?p=4387#comment-25894 I second Steve Kelley's recommendation for Olympus. I shoot with an E-3 with a 9-18mm (18-36mm equivalent) lens and it is light weight, great glass and produces terrific results. I second Steve Kelley’s recommendation for Olympus. I shoot with an E-3 with a 9-18mm (18-36mm equivalent) lens and it is light weight, great glass and produces terrific results.

]]> By: Steve Kelley http://photographyforrealestate.net/2010/03/14/choosing-a-entry-level-camera-for-real-estate-photography/comment-page-1/#comment-25797 Steve Kelley Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:42:12 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/?p=4387#comment-25797 The best entry point, based on price vs. features, is probably Olympus. Some system drawbacks, but plenty of innovative features and world-class glass. Full disclosure: not a fan-boy, but smart enough to get maximum ROI. The best entry point, based on price vs. features, is probably Olympus. Some system drawbacks, but plenty of innovative features and world-class glass. Full disclosure: not a fan-boy, but smart enough to get maximum ROI.

]]> By: David http://photographyforrealestate.net/2010/03/14/choosing-a-entry-level-camera-for-real-estate-photography/comment-page-1/#comment-25793 David Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:00:47 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/?p=4387#comment-25793 Larry Without doubt the best investment I ever made was spending the bucks, downunder that Sigma 10-20mm was near on NZD$1000, but it was worth it. I started out with a D70, and currently operate D200, considering the next move currently to D300S or alternative, but just love that lens. I see Jerry mentions print size, in all reality in New Zealand the only time resolution comes into play is when we place a photo on one of those large Real Estate signboards, about 1000mm x 600mm, usually no larger. Even then the res from the Nikons is fine, and completely overkill for any website type of photo listing. For the money I don't think there is any better glass out there. Larry
Without doubt the best investment I ever made was spending the bucks, downunder that Sigma 10-20mm was near on NZD$1000, but it was worth it. I started out with a D70, and currently operate D200, considering the next move currently to D300S or alternative, but just love that lens. I see Jerry mentions print size, in all reality in New Zealand the only time resolution comes into play is when we place a photo on one of those large Real Estate signboards, about 1000mm x 600mm, usually no larger. Even then the res from the Nikons is fine, and completely overkill for any website type of photo listing. For the money I don’t think there is any better glass out there.

]]> By: Jerry http://photographyforrealestate.net/2010/03/14/choosing-a-entry-level-camera-for-real-estate-photography/comment-page-1/#comment-25788 Jerry Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:32:34 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/?p=4387#comment-25788 Yes there are sharper lenses than the Sigma. I've made prints at sizes up to 24 x 36 that were sharp at normal viewing distances with my Sony 10MP camera and the Sigma lens at F/10. As for the distortion, Ptlens works great at removing it. Yes there are sharper lenses than the Sigma. I’ve made prints at sizes up to 24 x 36 that were sharp at normal viewing distances with my Sony 10MP camera and the Sigma lens at F/10. As for the distortion, Ptlens works great at removing it.

]]> By: Michelle http://photographyforrealestate.net/2010/03/14/choosing-a-entry-level-camera-for-real-estate-photography/comment-page-1/#comment-25787 Michelle Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:18:41 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/?p=4387#comment-25787 I would also recommend renting before buying, if you don't have anyone who will let you borrow their compatible lens(es) and/or camera body. BorrowLenses.com and LensRentals.com are both reputable companies that have great customer service and their prices for renting equipment are pretty good (no, I don't work for them and I don't make any money off of referring them, but I feel that I have ultimately saved myself a LOT of money and headaches by renting rather than having buyer's remorse). I would also recommend renting before buying, if you don’t have anyone who will let you borrow their compatible lens(es) and/or camera body.

BorrowLenses.com and LensRentals.com are both reputable companies that have great customer service and their prices for renting equipment are pretty good (no, I don’t work for them and I don’t make any money off of referring them, but I feel that I have ultimately saved myself a LOT of money and headaches by renting rather than having buyer’s remorse).

]]> By: larry http://photographyforrealestate.net/2010/03/14/choosing-a-entry-level-camera-for-real-estate-photography/comment-page-1/#comment-25775 larry Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:47:23 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/?p=4387#comment-25775 @Darren- You are exactly right, but it's around $300 more. There area all kinds of sharper ultra wide lenses with less distortion but they all cost more. For the purposes of this article I wanted to focus on least cost alternatives for getting started in real estate photography. @Darren- You are exactly right, but it’s around $300 more. There area all kinds of sharper ultra wide lenses with less distortion but they all cost more. For the purposes of this article I wanted to focus on least cost alternatives for getting started in real estate photography.

]]> By: Darren http://photographyforrealestate.net/2010/03/14/choosing-a-entry-level-camera-for-real-estate-photography/comment-page-1/#comment-25774 Darren Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:21:52 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/?p=4387#comment-25774 The Canon 10-22mm is much better than the Sigma, sharper and less distortion. The Canon 10-22mm is much better than the Sigma, sharper and less distortion.

]]> By: Jerry http://photographyforrealestate.net/2010/03/14/choosing-a-entry-level-camera-for-real-estate-photography/comment-page-1/#comment-25770 Jerry Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:20:18 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/?p=4387#comment-25770 The Sigma 10-20 is a great lens and it's available for Sony too. When used with the Sony live view system, it makes a great RS camera system because of the tilting LCD screen. It's very easy to do poll photography with it, on a tripod, it reduces back pain from having to bend over so much to look into the optical finder and because of the way Sony make the LV system, it's very easy to do on screen WB. The Sigma 10-20 is a great lens and it’s available for Sony too. When used with the Sony live view system, it makes a great RS camera system because of the tilting LCD screen. It’s very easy to do poll photography with it, on a tripod, it reduces back pain from having to bend over so much to look into the optical finder and because of the way Sony make the LV system, it’s very easy to do on screen WB.

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